Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work - A Comedic Legend Unveiled
Dive into the life and legacy of Joan Rivers, a woman who broke barriers in comedy and continues to inspire even after her death.
4 Sept 2023
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A 14-month period captures Joan Rivers as she performs and faces the challenges of being a female comedian in a male-dominated industry.
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A 14-month period captures Joan Rivers as she performs and faces the challenges of being a female comedian in a male-dominated industry.
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Joan Rivers takes the stage as she approaches her 76th birthday, revealing the challenges of being a female comedian in a male-dominated field. Over 14 months, directors Ricki Stern and Anne Sundberg document Rivers' candid moments, including interviews with her daughter, Melissa Rivers, and fellow comedians like Don Rickles and Kathy Griffin. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2010, and released by IFC Films on June 11, 2010.
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Roger Ebert
The portrait of a woman who will not accept defeat, who will not slow down, who must prove herself over and again, a brave and stubborn woman, smart as a whip, superbly skilled.
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Why Watch
- Meet Joan Rivers in her 76th year of life.
- See cameos from comedians like Don Rickles and Kathy Griffin.
- Find out about Rivers' win on Celebrity Apprentice in 2008.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at Sundance on January 25, 2010.
- It earned $164,351 in its opening weekend across 7 theaters.
- The documentary was released on DVD and Blu-ray on December 14, 2010.
- It holds a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 108 reviews.
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When did Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work premiere?
It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2010.
What is the approval rating of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work on Rotten Tomatoes?
It holds a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 108 reviews.
What awards did Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work win?
It won the U.S. Documentary Editing Award at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010.
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